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Oreagan Family History

Oreagan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Creagan, Reagan, Dragan, Creegan, Regan, Bragan, Cregan, Beagan

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Where is the Oreagan family from?

You can see how Oreagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreagan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Oreagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 7 Oreagan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreagan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oreagan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oreagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oreagan. 100% of Oreagan men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Oreagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreagan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Oreagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Oreagan. For the veterans among your Oreagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreagan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oreagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oreagan in 1960 was 65, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oreagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreagan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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